Norman

9.5

Nabeshima Aiyama Junmai Daiginjo

Brewery: Fukuchiyo Shuzo, Saga
Type: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Aiyama
Polishing: 40%
ABV: 16%
Prefecture: Saga, Japan

Wow. Immediately mouth-filling even when cold. As it warms, strawberry becomes more pronounced, with kiwi on the nose. Slight effervescence. Sweet, but not actually sweet, just no bitterness. Rich and full on the palate with remarkable intensity. It completely explodes across the palate and has a long, powerful finish. Very different from the lighter sakes in terms of sheer presence and power. — 10 days ago

A L

10

Start - Gentle sake flavor
Finish - Neutral like water
Overall = Excellent (Favorite sake so far)
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Chilled - Excellent
Room temp - Good
Hot - Great — 6 months ago

Norman

9.0

Sake World 2024 Had to judge given it’s the same glass throughout the tasting but others liked this a lot more than me. — 2 years ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.9

Very elegant balance but not super fruity, given it's daiginjo designation. — 4 years ago

Gina Puente

9.3

Full pear, enjoyed it!! Would order again $138 — 5 years ago

Brian Grech

9.0

With the Yips at Maruya — 6 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Another good one! Consistent with my prior notes — 5 days ago

Brian Hearty

9.1

Since it is half price sake bottles on Tuesdays at Blue Sushi Sake Grill, we decided to have another! — 5 months ago

John Hagood

8.9

Again Chambers but better, especially with breathing — 7 months ago

Mark Wadley

9.4

Fruity bright. Made in a daiquiri like cocktail. — 2 years ago

with Karina

Allison Lyzenga

9.1

Water white; medium intensity aromas of yellow plum, melon, miso; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, full body, pronounced intensity flavors consistent with aromas; flavors more intense than aromas, lovely — 5 years ago

Hollie

9.4

Shared with Megan over homemade potato chips to celebrate being vaccinated. Straw Yellow. Floral notes and a hint of grass. Longer finish than othr sparkling wines. Higher mineralality. Silk, smooth mouthfeel. — 5 years ago

Eric Bidinger

9.0

Nice balanced citrus/bell pepper on the front end, light on the back end — 8 years ago

Christina Burnham

9.6

Rob and Laura brought back from Japan for me. — 2 months ago

Norman

9.3

It’s a classic. I thought it got better as it chilled off. It was a bit syrupy and sweet at first. Cooled off it was delightful for me. Interesting as the other bottle was the opposite. — 3 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.5

Rich Pinot Noir from Oregon that is Burgundian in style. Masculine Pinot Noir with deep dark fruit and earthy flavors. Excellent. — a year ago

Aura Novembre

9.7

11th Anniversary Dinner with Bernie and Jason — 3 years ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.1

Don’t when I got it and even less so when I got it but it is a damned good lunch wine. — 5 years ago

Garrick Talmage

9.3

This is the sake I’ve always wanted. Nutty on the nose, dry, smooth, absolutely incredible. My palate might not be refined enough to taste the sunflower but 🤷‍♂️ — 5 years ago

with Conner

Brian S

9.2

Cucumber, green pineapple, green papaya, green passion fruit. — 7 years ago